KUALA LUMPUR/HONG KONG -- China and Malaysia are placing hopes on a new sport utility vehicle turning around the fortunes of ailing carmaker Proton Holdings, as well as chilled bilateral ties.
The Proton X70, an SUV being built in partnership with China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, was launched on Dec.12, with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad taking center stage.
